1st4sport appointed as new Awarding Body for Industry Qualifications
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced that the awarding body “1st4sport Qualifications” has been appointed as the new official awarding organisation for the Racing and Breeding … More 14 Oct 2014
Changes to Jump Race Starting Procedures
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today confirmed the details of amendments to starting procedures for Jump races, which will be written into the Rules of Racing and come into effect from … More 9 Oct 2014
New Judging Panel announced for the 2015 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
The revised and extended Panel of judges for the 11th annual Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards has today been confirmed. The Panel this year increases from six to 12 members and consists of a cross-section … More 9 Oct 2014
Disciplinary Panel result and reasons regarding Pat Cosgrave
1. On 26 September 2014 the Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) heard an application under Rule (A)67.2 by Pat Cosgrave for relief against the consequence of being placed on … More 30 Sep 2014
BHA statement regarding Pat Cosgrave’s application for non-reciprocation of penalty
The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today upheld Pat Cosgrave’s application that following his placing on the forfeit list by the Emirates Racing Authority (ERA) his … More 26 Sep 2014
Statement from BHA Chairman Steve Harman regarding Toby Balding
On behalf of BHA: “It is extremely sad news to learn of Toby Balding’s passing. “Toby made a remarkable contribution to every facet of the racing industry, from his many notable successes … More 26 Sep 2014
BHA statement regarding morphine hearing
Regarding the finding of the Disciplinary Panel that seven horses who were found to have tested positive for morphine and oripavine should be disqualified from their respective races, but no action … More 25 Sep 2014
Nominations open for the 2015 Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff Awards
Nomination period extended to 12 weeks Judging panel increased from six to 12 people Nominations close Friday 12 December 2014 Nominations open today for the 11th annual Godolphin Stud and Stable Staff … More 23 Sep 2014
BHA statement regarding the Daily Mirror
Speaking in regards to images printed in the Daily Mirror newspaper on Saturday 20 September 2014, Robin Mounsey, Media Manager for the British Horseracing Authority (BHA), said: “We are appalled … More 20 Sep 2014
Equine welfare and British Horseracing
The British Horseracing Authority and Dr. Peter Webbon, former Chief Executive of the Animal Health Trust, today made the following statements in regards to the high standards of equine welfare within … More 19 Sep 2014
Notice of a forthcoming Disciplinary Panel hearing (Richie McGrath, Kate Walton, Mark Aspey et al.)
Licensed jockey Richie McGrath, former licensed trainer Kate Walton and registered persons Mark Aspey, Carl Flint, Kristian Robson, David Stevens and David M. Greenwood have been informed that they … More 17 Sep 2014
Goodwood 24 September race abandoned – new race programmed
6f Class 4 Handicap abandoned New 7f race added to card Goodwood Racecourse has today been forced to abandon the remaining six furlong races at the course in 2014. This is to allow for essential remedial … More 16 Sep 2014
